Precious
a.-
Of great price; costly;
as, a .precious stone -
Of great value or worth; very valuable; highly esteemed; dear; beloved;
as, .precious recollections -
Particular; fastidious; overnice; overrefined. Cf.
Précieuse ,Preciosity .
Precious metals ,
the uncommon and highly valuable metals, esp. gold and silver.
Precious stones ,
gems; jewels.
